The 1989 Jeep Wagoneer was offered with the 4.0L I6 engine in a single Limited trim. This manual is matched to that exact year, model, engine, and trim, so the information lines up with the vehicle you are working on.
Engines
- 4.0L I6 — 242 cu in, OHV
Trims
- Limited
Known issues on the 1989 Wagoneer. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year: a loss of the antilock-brake (ABS) function with reduced power assist; contaminated hydraulic fluid that can cause the anti-lock brake system to malfunction; and a high engine idle when the vehicle is first placed in gear that can result in unexpected acceleration. Owners have filed 12 complaints and Jeep has issued 10 technical service bulletins for the model year.
Whether you are tracing the ABS fault or the cruise-control idle condition behind the recalls above, the figures here are specific to the 1989 Wagoneer rather than a generic year range.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR WHICH COULD
IF THIS OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION WOULD BE LOSE AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING
DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ABS AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WIL
THERE MAY BE HYDRAULIC FLUID CONTAMINATION FROM CONDENSATION FORMATION THAT CAN PLUG THE ABS BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP FILTER; STRESS CORROSION OF THE MASTER CYLINDER SNAP RING HAS BEEN TRACED TO CHLORINE LE
CONTAMINATION OF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN CAUSEMALFUNCTIONING OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM; LOW PRES
REPLACE ABS LOW PRESSURE HOSE; REBUILD MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER; INSPECT, SERVICE INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS
MALFUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM THROTTLE POSTITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING ENGINE.
HIGH ENGINE IDLE WHEN CAR IS FIRST PLACED IN GEAR COULDRESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION.
REPLACE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS WITH SENSORS THAT WOULD SEND CORRECT SIGNALS TO THE FUEL INJECTION
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
SUBJECT ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION #733--BRAKE PEDAL SHIFT INTERLOCK. *YC
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 10 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WHILE IN REVERSE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WHICH CAUSED MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED*AK *JB
TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF PARKING GEAR INTO REVERSE, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK
ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN ENGINE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE ABS PUMP HAD NOT OUTPU
NO SUMMERY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Showing the 5 most serious of 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
